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The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the first weekend in June. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English…- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
- From 6th-21st June 2026, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from…
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- 18 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026
Paignton
Dates
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- 18 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026
5 Days of free children's entertainment on Paignton Green. Including Craft activities, Mascots, Sandcastle competitions and a full day of Sci Fi characters and movie cars.
Pay us a visit and enjoy the craft workshops, cookery kitchen, daily stage…
Type
Type:
Children's
Dates
- From:
- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Address
Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JTTelephone
01803 853989Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has grown to become one of the biggest in the area. While principally a Steam Fair, the gathering has expanded its attractions to its vintage brothers and…
Type
Type:
Car & Motor Vehicles
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2026to30 July 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2026to30 July 2026Various Opening Times
A Dramatic Agatha Christie Experience on the English Riviera in 2026
Agatha Christie fans should head to the English Riviera’s Palace Theatre in 2026 where an adaptation of one of Christie’s finest murder mystery novels will be staged.
Towards Zero…Type
Type:
Murder Mystery
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
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- 26 July 2026
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- 29 July 2026
Address
Paignton Green and other locations, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BNTelephone
01803 900108Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
- From:
- 26 July 2026
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- 29 July 2026
Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations from the public and local businesses and traders. Without financial support from them they would be unable to put on this successful event every year.
Type
Type:
Community
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 4 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
Address
Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JRTelephone
07866 567 894Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 4 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon, with a pool based swim, followed by a Velopark ride on smooth, flat tarmac and a flat parkland run. There is also a category for relay teams.
The…
Type
Type:
Triathlon
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Dates
- From:
- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGTelephone
01803 714460Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Join this two session Manga Art workshop and help to create a piece of art for our newly refurbished Young Adult area.
You will also be able to create your own Manga art to keep.
Workshop run by local artist Lou Chapman.
Ages 13-19
You must be…Type
Type:
Young Adults & Teenagers
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2026
Address
Palace Avenue, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2026
Go West - We Close Our Eyes... And Other Stories
An Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox
Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the…Type
Type:
Performance
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGTelephone
01803 714460Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
Join Sound Communities and Ocean Youth Radio to learn all about their Radio station and what it takes to become a radio DJ.
Experience being a DJ yourself, and you might even get featured on Ocean Youth Radio!
Recommended Ages 13-1945 minute slots…
Type
Type:
Young Adults & Teenagers
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Paignton Harbour, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5DUPAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Stalls will vary but normally include local produce, arts and crafts, pottery, jewellery etc.
Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours. Its understated beauty and authentic…Type
Type:
Market
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